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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Christy bless the crowd before leaving?
(a) Because they didn't hang him.
(b) Because he is going to devote his life to the church.
(c) Because they appreciate him for what he did.
(d) Because they have changed him into a man who is no longer afraid.

2. What does the Widow Quin tell Christy to do when the crowd turns on him?
(a) Pray.
(b) Leave by the back door.
(c) Go win the last race.
(d) Sing a song.

3. Shawn will not stay the night because:
(a) He is afraid of Father Reilly.
(b) He wants to attend the wake.
(c) He is afraid of the person wailing in the ditch.
(d) He is afraid of the peelers.

4. What is poteen?
(a) Potato alcohol.
(b) Illicit whiskey.
(c) Rancid wine.
(d) Potato stew.

5. The people of Pegeen's village can be characterized as:
(a) Devil worshippers.
(b) Religious zealots.
(c) Peasants.
(d) High society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Old Mahon come to Pegeen's home?

2. At the end of the first evening, Christy is pleased because:

3. Why does Old Mahon tell the Widow Quin he has returned?

4. What does Old Mahon want from Philly and Jimmy in exchange for his story?

5. Christy is served a supper of:

(see the answer key)

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